McMaster University vs Wilfrid Laurier University vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Humber College vs ABC Business Academy

Side-by-side comparison from 268 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
McMaster University: wins 0/7 categories
Wilfrid Laurier University: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 4/7 categories
Humber College: wins 0/7 categories
ABC Business Academy: wins 0/7 categories
Université du Québec à Rimouski - UQAR: wins 0/7 categories
RUBIKA: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Hamilton, Canada
4.40
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85 reviews
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Best programme: Life Science
Best programme: Business Administration
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Toronto, Canada
4.20
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98 reviews
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Best programme: Global Business and Management
Toronto, Canada
Not rated
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Valenciennes, France
4.40
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15 reviews
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Best programme: 2D Animation
Category ratings
Facilities
4.22
4.12
4.56
Win
4.14
Not rated
Not rated
4.47
Location
4.13
3.98
4.78
Win
4.13
Not rated
Not rated
3.13
Professors
4.22
4.08
4.67
Win
4.08
Not rated
Not rated
4.27
Internationality
4.49
3.85
4.67
Win
4.17
Not rated
Not rated
3.87
Student life
4.16
4.29
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4.00
3.87
Not rated
Not rated
4.20
Value
4.38
4.13
4.00
4.04
Not rated
Not rated
4.67
Win
Accommodation
4.10
3.68
3.22
3.66
Not rated
Not rated
4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and passionate professors
  • +Welcoming and diverse student community
  • +Engaging and versatile academic programs
  • +Welcoming and inclusive campus culture
  • +Dedicated and approachable professors
  • +Valuable practical experience and diverse programs
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Practical, real-world career preparation
  • +Supportive and industry-experienced faculty
  • +Excellent balance of hands-on and theoretical learning

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  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Facilities are often described as outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -The curriculum or teaching quality is frequently criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequent frustrations.
  • -Declining quality of faculty and department resources is a concern.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a drawback.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication regarding important deadlines.
  • -Lack of support and understanding from professors and administration regarding student circumstances.
  • -Perceived disregard for student well-being and financial concerns.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are inconsistent and often disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

This university receives its highest marks in **Internationality**, boasting a rating of 4.49. Close behind is **Value** at 4.38, followed by **Facilities** and **Professors**, both scoring 4.22. The **Location** also performs well with a 4.13 rating. The **weakest area** of the university, though still strong, is **Accomodation** at 4.10. Overall, the institution presents a very positive picture.

This institution receives its highest marks for Student Life, closely followed by its Value and Facilities. Conversely, Accommodations present the weakest area, scoring notably lower than other surveyed aspects. Professors and Internationality also received solid, above-average ratings, while Location is rated slightly below the overall average.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

Overall, this institution garners positive feedback across multiple aspects. Internationality stands out as its strongest area, achieving the highest rating. Conversely, accommodation received the lowest score, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other highly-rated categories include facilities, location, and professors, while student life and value also received favorable, though slightly lower, marks.

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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Value** (4.67) and **Facilities** (4.47), indicating high satisfaction in these key areas. **Accomodation** (4.33) and **Student Life** (4.20) also received positive scores. However, the university's **Location** (3.13) stands out as a comparatively weaker aspect, with **Internationality** (3.87) also receiving a moderate rating.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 90% of university reviews are positive, highlighting a supportive community, knowledgeable and passionate professors, and a positive academic experience. No negative feedback was reported.

With an average rating of 4.3/5, ~88% of reviews are highly positive, praising inclusive campus spirit, engaging programs, and approachable professors. A small amount of feedback (~3%) mentions academic advising issues and program specificity.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

Approximately 74% of reviews highlight practical, real-world learning and supportive, industry-experienced professors. A small portion (~3.1%) express dissatisfaction with administrative communication and professor understanding.

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With a 4.4/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise quality teaching from industry professionals and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. The heavy workload and project-focused curriculum prepare them well for professional careers.

Rating distribution
5★
53%
43%
67%
41%
0%
0%
47%
4★
36%
48%
33%
41%
0%
0%
47%
3★
11%
7%
0%
15%
0%
0%
7%
2★
0%
3%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Combined Honors in Economics and Mathematics

Joining Mcmaster University is a wonderful experience. I personally have learned a lot. In addition, I really recommend and encourage students to join this school. University has a variety of courses.

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Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

Highly Educational!

Truly, Humber College will always be an educational institute that I will recommend to family and friends. The reason for this is because they put students first, and hire professors who are professionals in the field they are teaching. I graduated from the Child and Youth Care program in 2018, and really appreciated the fact that my professors were Youth Workers themselves. This allowed me to gain field knowledge, and experienced education. Furthermore, the campus is clean, safe and full of fun activities year round. All in all, Humber College was a great experience for me from 2015-2018.

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